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Mary B.

Baby-sitting Since I Was Young

Harpswell, ME

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I have over 25 years experience with children with varying degrees of disabilities and behaviors. I have done 10 years working in-home with children with behavioral difficulties where I worked with the parents and children to help build a schedule to help for a more positive environment. I have over 15 years of experience...
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Bath, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
My last name is now Sanders. I have nannied 11 families and love my profession! I raised my own two and taught for 20 yrs. I'm warm, friendly, organized, fun, and sensitive to personalities and needs. State fingerprinted, background checked, certified Infant/Child CPR/1st aid, great communication skills and highly...
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Physician Assistant Student At UNE

Cliff Island, ME

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
Hi! I'm Caroline and I'm an incoming Physician Assistant student at UNE. I'm moving to Portland in May and am looking for a part time babysitting position ideally 2-4 hours per week. I have 4+ years of babysitting experience from ages 0-6, have volunteered at a preschool, and am currently working at a children's hospital as a...
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Creative Sitter And Laughter Creator

Brunswick, ME

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I am a creative, patient, and reliable person who has experience working with children for approximately 5 years. I have worked with kids of all ages, from infants to young teens. I worked in a daycare, babysat all summer, and spent 200 hours volunteering in elementary classrooms. With me, your kids will always have...
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Experienced Sitter With Over 10 Years Experience!

Brunswick, ME

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
A recent transplant to State College, I have been babysitting and nannying for most of my adult life - I babysat all through my undergraduate degree, my Master's, and my PhD. Now that I'm a junior faculty member at PSU, I'm looking to pick up some extra date night hours to help pay off my student loans. I have lots of...
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Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I have many years of babysitting experience as well as an associates degree in Early Childhood education, and am currently in school at USM working on my Bachelors in Social Work. Before going to USM I was a Preschool Teacher in Windham for three years. I love being outdoors and having fun! My hours are very flexible...

Sarah L. says "Hired Hannah for a short term/part time nanny position. She has been excellent- reliable, responsible and my kids adore her!! Would definitely hire again."

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Lisbon, ME

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have been babysitting for over 10 years for local families in their homes. I have cared for children between the ages of 4 weeks and 15 years old. My responsibilities have included preparing meals, changing diapers, bed-time routines, bathing, reading, homework help and playing with children both indoors and out. Hours have...

Care Member says "Caitlin is wonderful! She was a full time nanny for our daughter from age 3 months to 14 months and provided back up care for our three year old when he...

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Looking For Position For School Year 2020-21

Portland, ME

4.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Educator living in Portland after years of travel/work. Looking to work with kind family so I may save up some money to build a tiny house and continue my education. 15+ years work at a girls summer camp (age 8-15), plus babysitting for kids of all ages. I was a live-in nanny for 6 mo. in Sydney for 3 girls (1/3/5), 6 mo. in...
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Falmouth, ME

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am the youngest of a family of four! I am currently living in Scarborough. I am a previous CNA, and PCA. I have my own car and I love cooking! I'm energetic and caring and very organized. I take my job seriously but I love to play! I think a child's creativity is one of their greatest gifts and it is important to do...

Kortnie U. says "Caring and attentive, wishing we still lived in the same state!"

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Part-time Babysitter/Nanny

Lisbon Falls, ME

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
I am currently living in the Market Common area and am looking for afternoon hours. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old, originally from VT. I have babysat for many families over the years with multiple kids of all ages. I also have experience in house sitting. I have always loved kids and hope to have some of my...

Jess N. says "Truly a baby whisperer- she created such a serene and nurturing experience for our newborn daughter and has become our oldest daughter’s favorite sitter! "

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Isabella K.'s Photo

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. Flexible on hours/days!
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Westbrook, ME

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I'm a special education technician, working 1:1, and in small groups, with children who have a variety of diagnoses, in a special ed classroom as well as mainstream classrooms. I have also worked 1:1 with kids on the autism spectrum at their homes and in their communities as a behavioral health professional (BHP). I love my job...
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Portland, ME

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
I have been around children, admiring, fostering, and caring about their growth since I was 9 years old. In high school I participated in an Early Childhood program, which is where my experience and trainings first began. I have been working as a preschool/pre-k teacher at a Learning Center and Daycare for the past 4 years. This...
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Hi My Name Is Kaitlyn!

Cumberland Center, ME

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Crafts. I love being active and going outside. I'm going to school for elementary education so this would be a good fit to get more experience as well. I am looking to start asap! The previous families that I have been has been 2 kiddos so I can do 2 or more in the future....
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Looking For Part Time Nannying Or Occasional Babysitting!

South Portland, ME

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Willow and I grew up along the coast of Maine. I love spending time with kids! I have been babysitting for over 12 years, and I love playing with and spending time with children as well as developing connections with the families I nanny for. I have cared for kids 3 mo. to 14 years old, and in a range of...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Cumberland Center, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
Hi, my name is Erin, I live in Portland and am a born and raised Mainer! I'm a grad student at USM studying School Psychology so I am looking for some part time hours babysitting. My schedule is flexible so I'm willing to work with specific scheduling needs. I love doing fun, creative, crafty, outdoor, and imaginative things...
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Enthusiastic And Compassionate Caregiver

Portland, ME

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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have a diverse range of experience working with children from aged 2 up through the high school level, and my roles include toddler lead teacher, high school English/ESL teacher, and high school girls basketball coach. I deeply value the experience of being able to share in a child's development, to see them get excited about...
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Westbrook, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Megan and I'm an elementary school teacher, but currently taking a leave to spend time with my daughter. I am looking for something that would be just a few hours a week, preferably after school care or in the morning when my daughter is at school. I'm also looking for part time hour during the summer. Ideally...
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Danielle D.'s Photo

South Portland, ME

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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm looking for a family in need of a part time nanny. I have a 2-month-old baby. Up to this point, I have been an RN working 12 hour shifts but would like more time with my newborn. I'm looking for a family that needs occasional/part time help with their child that would be open to me bringing my baby. I have a flexible...
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Topsham, ME

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
My name is Miky, I am 18 and out of high school. I have my own car and am looking for 30-40 hours a week. I have assisted in a preschool classroom but have never done in-home care. In addition to pre-school age kids, I have also coached the Summer Topsham Youth Recreational Track team (which includes ages 7-15). I have worked as...
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Recent hourly child care reviews from local parents in Harpswell, ME

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Hannah W.

Hired Hannah for a short term/part time nanny position. She has been excellent- reliable, responsible and my kids adore her!! Would...

- Sarah L.

Caitlin H.

Caitlin is wonderful! She was a full time nanny for our daughter from age 3 months to 14 months and provided back up care for our three year...

- Care member

Margaret U.

Caring and attentive, wishing we still lived in the same state!

- Kortnie U.

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If you’re looking for hourly child care near you in Harpswell, ME, you can review different Care.com profiles until you find a caregiver who fits your family’s needs and budgets. The average child care hourly rate in Harpswell, ME is $30.00, but child care rates per hour can differ based on years of experience, location, and other factors.

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